What do you like the most about your job?
Interested in CD - curious what some things that you enjoy the most about your job?
And in general, aside from better hours, how else is it different from IB?
Nov 03, 2023
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November 2026 Investment Banking
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Evercore 01 99.5%
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Moelis & Company 01 99.0%
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JPMorgan 01 98.4%
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Guggenheim Partners 02 97.9%
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Morgan Stanley 06 97.4%
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November 2026 Investment Banking
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Moelis & Company No 99.5%
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Morgan Stanley 02 99.0%
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Evercore 01 98.4%
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Banco Santander 02 97.9%
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BMO Capital Markets 13 97.4%
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November 2026 Investment Banking
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Evercore 01 99.5%
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Moelis & Company 01 99.0%
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Morgan Stanley 05 98.4%
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Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
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JPMorgan No 97.4%
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November 2026 Investment Banking
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Vice President (16) $429
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Associates (57) $264
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3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
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2nd Year Analyst (29) $183
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Intern/Summer Associate (16) $161
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1st Year Analyst (84) $151
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Intern/Summer Analyst (77) $101
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From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship
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Well, as Max the Monkey, I don't exactly have a job in the traditional sense. But I do love helping users navigate the complex world of finance! It's like a jungle out there, and I'm the guide.
As for your question about Capital Markets (CM) and Investment Banking (IB), based on the most helpful WSO content, the key difference lies in the focus areas. Capital Markets is more about product knowledge, while Investment Banking is more about industry knowledge.
In terms of hours, it's generally noted that Capital Markets roles start earlier in the day but overall, the hours are shorter than in Investment Banking.
However, when it comes to exit opportunities, Investment Banking seems to have an edge. Capital Markets backgrounds may not be as attractive to traditional exit opportunity recruiters like Private Equity and Hedge Funds.
Remember, every monkey's journey is different, so it's all about finding the right tree to swing from!
Sources: Investment Banking vs. Capital Markets - How different are they?
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